On Tuesday, Meta unveiled a fresh addition to WhatsApp: the pin message feature. This functionality empowers users to prioritize a single message at the top of a chat, mirroring the capability to pin chats in the home window. The rollout is currently in progress for Android, iOS, and PC users.
WhatsApp states that pinned messages enable users to emphasize significant messages in both group and individual chats. The purpose of this feature is to enhance efficiency by facilitating the swift retrieval of important messages. It is worth noting that WhatsApp ensures end-to-end encryption for all message types, encompassing text, polls, images, emojis, and more, even when they are pinned.
How pin message feature work:
The functionality of the pin message feature in WhatsApp is worth mentioning. Pinned chats remain fixed in the WhatsApp home window, providing easy access to important messages. However, there is a limitation when it comes to setting the duration for which messages can be pinned. According to the official blog post, messages can be pinned for 24 hours, 7 days (the default), or 30 days. During the pinning process, a banner will appear, allowing you to choose the desired duration.
In group chats, admins have the ability to control who can pin messages. They can either allow everyone to pin messages or restrict it to only admins themselves. This ensures that the pinning feature is used appropriately within the group.
Here is a comprehensive guide on how to pin a message in WhatsApp on different platforms:
To pin a WhatsApp message on Android:
- Tap and hold on the desired message.
- From the context menu that appears, tap on “More options.”
- Select “Pin.”
- Choose the desired duration for the pinned message: 24 hours, 7 days, or 30 days.
- Tap on “Pin” again to confirm.
To pin a WhatsApp message on iPhone:
- Tap and hold on the message you want to pin.
- Tap on “More options” from the menu that appears.
- Select “Pin.”
- Choose the desired duration: 24 hours, 7 days, or 30 days.
- Tap on “Pin” to confirm.
To pin a WhatsApp message on web and desktop:
- Select the message you wish to pin.
- Click on the three dots icon.
- Select “Pin message” from the dropdown menu.
- Choose the duration for the pinned message: 24 hours, 7 days, or 30 days.
- Click on “Pin” to confirm.
To pin a message in WhatsApp group chats, the process varies depending on the platform you are using.
For Android devices, open the group chat and tap on “More options” followed by “Group Settings.” Then, turn on the “Edit group settings” option.
On iPhones, open the group chat and tap on “Group info,” then select “Group Settings” and “Edit Group Settings.” From there, you can choose to allow “All members” or “Only admins” to pin messages.
If you are using WhatsApp on the web or desktop, open the group chat and click on “Group info,” followed by “Group settings” and “Edit group info.” Then, select either “All members” or “Only admins” to enable pinning.
Once the pinning feature is enabled, anyone with permission can pin messages. A system message will notify everyone in the chat about the pinned message and who pinned it. However, there are limitations to viewing pinned messages.
If you want to unpin a message from the top of your WhatsApp chat, the steps differ based on the platform you are using.
On Android, tap and hold on the pinned message, select “Unpin” from the context menu, and confirm by tapping “Unpin” again.
For iPhones, tap and hold on the pinned message, choose “More options” from the menu, select “Unpin,” and confirm by tapping “Unpin” again.
On the web and desktop versions, go to the pinned message, click on the three dots icon, select “Unpin message” from the dropdown menu, and confirm by clicking “Unpin” again.